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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.04, 145.80 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.04, 145.80 and 96.96 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.04 : 145.80 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.04/145.80 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.04x = 145.80 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.04x = 14,136.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136.77/98.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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